Galeon
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| Galeon | |
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| Number: | A-3 |
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| System: | 5-Layer |
| Type: | Balance |
Contents
Attack Ring (AR): War Lion
- Weight: 6 grams
The AR of Galeon, War Lion, is the prized part of this Beyblade. Although one of the earliest released ARs, it still sees major use years after its release. This AR has both great Defense and Survival properties. Because the AR is so small, it has a tendency to have a high Spin Velocity, which is perfect for Defense types.
However, this AR's Survival properties are the most important. The AR is almost perfectly round, which gives it great endurance because there are very few points of contact at which the Recoil would be strong. However, the true secret to War Lion's Survival capability is in its S-AR. When War Lion is hit and the free-spinning S-AR recieves the hit, the Beyblade will recieve almost no damage. This is because when the S-AR is hit, only the free-spinning S-AR is hit with the opposing force, while the rest of the Beyblade continues to spin unhindered. A downside is that it breaks easily.
Use in Survival/Zombie Customization
As mentioned above, War Lion has great Survival potential due to its round shape and free-spinning S-AR. The small projections protruding from War Lion can also steal spin effectively. The round shape of the AR will not interfere with life after death. You can make a great Survival-type combo with War Lion. Here is an example:
- AR: War Lion (Galeon)
- S-AR: War Lion (Galeon)
- WD: Wide Survivor
- SG: Left SG (Bearing Version) (Wolborg)
- SG Shaft: Bearing Base (Metal Dragoon Bearing Stinger)
- BB: Defense Grip Base 2 (Wolborg 2)
Use in Defense + Survival Customization
Although War Lion has great Survival potential, its Defense ability is strong as well. To outspin an Attack type Beyblade, you need good Defense. Here is an example combo that can be used to beat an Attack Beyblade:
- AR: War Lion (Galeon)
- S-AR: War Lion (Galeon)
- WD: Wide Defense
- SG: Left SG (Bearing Version 2) (Wolborg 2)
- BB: Defense Grip Base 2 (Wolborg 2)
Use in Defense Customization
As discussed above, War Lion has great Defense potential due to its round, small shape. This shape results in a higher Spin Velocity. Also, the Sub-AR can prevent powerful Recoil. You can make a great Defense-type combo with War Lion. Here is an example:
- AR: War Lion (Galeon)
- S-AR: War Lion (Galeon)
- WD: Wide Defense
- SG: Neo-Right Heavy Metal Core (Takara Metal Driger)
- BB: SG Metal Ball Base (Draciel S)
Use in Compact Customization
War Lion has a round and small shape. Because of this, it can achieve a high Spin Velocity. While this is good for Defense combos, it is also good for Compact combos. Here is an example:
- AR: War Lion (Galeon)
- S-AR: War Lion (Galeon)
- WD: Ten Heavy
- SG: Neo Right SG Heavy Metal Core (Takara Metal Driger)
- BB: SG Semi-Flat
As you will notice, this combo is the same basic concept as an uncustomized Galeon. However, it improves on the most basic functions to produce a great Beyblade.
Weight Disk (WD): Eight Heavy
See Eight Heavy.
Blade Base (BB): SG Semi-Flat
See SG Semi-Flat.
Other Versions
- BBA Balancer
- Galeon - Phantom Force Version (Transparent Purple)
- Galeon - Random Booster 4 Version (Transparent Black)
- Galeon - Red Version
- Galeon - Tournament Prize (White)
- Galeon - Painting Kit Version (Clear)
- Galeon - Gold Limited Edition with Alternate Sticker
- Galeon - Blue Version
- Galeon - Tournament Prize (Silver)
- Galeon - Tournament Prize (Orange)
Gallery
Galeon - Original Version
War Lion Attack Ring without S-AR
War Lion Sub-Attack Ring
Galeon's WD, SG and BB
Top view
3/4 view
Side view
Bottom view
BBA Balancer
BBA Balancer top view
BBA Balancer underside view
BBA Balancer's Attack Ring
Attack Ring underside view
Sub-Attack Ring top view
Sub-Attack Ring underside view
BBA Balancer's Weight Disk
BBA Balancer's Blade Base
BBA Balancer's Spin Gear
Inside of BBA Balancer's Blade Base
BBA Balancer's Blade Base side view
Galeon Phantom Force Version
Galeon Phantom Force Version top view
Galeon Phantom Force Version underside view
Galeon Phantom Force Version's Attack Ring
Attack Ring underside view
Sub-Attack Ring top view
Sub-Attack Ring underside view
Galeon Phantom Force Version's Blade Base
Galeon Phantom Force Version's Spin Gear
Inside of Galeon Phantom Force Version's Blade Base
Galeon Phantom Force Version's Blade Base side view
Galeon - Blue Version
Galeon Blue Version Upper View
Galeon Blue Version Parts
Galeon Blue Version Bottom View
War Lion (Blue Version) with S-AR
War Lion (Blue Version)
Galeon Blue Version 2/3 View
Overall
Galeon is undoubtedly a great Beyblade, and can even be used to decent effect uncustomized. It is undeniable the main draw is War Lion, the individual parts of which both perform well in any Defense or Survival custom. However, the Sub AR gimmick adds relatively little to War Lion's performance, and as such Galeon lacks anything significant to raise it above the numerous other Beyblades with Attack Rings which serve the same purpose, such as Driger S and Metal Dranzer – the former of which comes with a more useful Blade Base and the latter which is often available for relatively cheap prices, especially considering the fragility of War Lion. This Beyblade is not a must-have, but it is nevertheless a welcome addition to any collection.
